Van Based Franchise Opportunities Durham

Investing in Durham could be your next move

Franchising is a great way to start your own business, while benefitting from the comprehensive support of an established brand. Check out our selection of brands in Durham, located in the County Durham area in the North East of England, where many businesses are currently recruiting. Why not have a browse through our range of franchising options? There are opportunities to suit many needs and career goals.

The County Durham area has 527,000 residents. The 60+ age group makes up the majority of the population. Unemployment affects 4% of the UK population. With a rate of 5.7%, unemployment in this area is slightly higher than the national average. The labour force amounts to 244,900 people, representing 75.5% of the population. The average annual income across the UK is ?30,629. With a gross salary averaging ?27,594, residents of County Durham have a slightly lower salary than the national average.

Does the Van Based business sector appeal to you?

Are you interested in the Van Based business sector? If so, there are 41 available brands to choose from across the country. With 13 Van franchises and two Coffee Van franchises amongst many others, this sector has great potential for exciting business ventures. See if there's a brand to suit your goals and interests.

Three brands worth your attention

If working in the Van Based business sector appeals to you, have a look at FiltaFry. The brand is growing, with 39 outlets currently in operation, and a desire to expand further. You will need to invest ?14,950 to begin operating your own FiltaFry business, which is an affordable initial investment. Your personal investment should account for at least ?5,000 of the total amount. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. If you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may be eligible for financial assistance.

Another opportunity worth considering is Really Awesome Coffee. By joining its network of 54 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. To start your business, you will need an initial investment of ?69,000. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the costs of opening a franchise, a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total amount will usually be required. For Really Awesome Coffee, the minimum personal investment is ?9,300. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. If eligible, you might be entitled to financial aid.

Optic-Kleer is a third interesting franchising opportunity in the Van Based business sector. Initially established in 2003, the company is now mature and a leader within the sector, having developed its franchise community for 17 years. There are 50 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. Opening an Optic-Kleer business requires an initial investment of ?15,000. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees.

Starting a business in the Van Based business sector has great potential. If you're interested, explore our 41 available options. But you also have plenty of investment possibilities in other sectors as well, including more than 232 franchising opportunities available on Point Franchise.